(Born; Poitiers, 8 Oct 1870; Died; Paris, 21 July 1937). French organist and composer. He was a pupil of Franck and Widor, whom he succeeded as organist at the Conservatoire. In 1900 he moved to Notre Dame, where he later died at the organ. His works include six organ symphonies (1899-1930) and chamber and piano music and songs.(c)Groves Dictionaries, MacMillan Publishers Limited, UK

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